Classes and Events On-Demand

Classes and Events On-Demand

Watch videos of past events and classes led by Northwestern Medicine providers.

Parkinson’s Disease

Enfermedad de Parkinson 101 en español (November 2023)
Se abordarán temas como el diagnóstico, los síntomas motores y no motores comunes, el tratamiento y las intervenciones.

2023 Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium (October 2023)
In this video, our leading experts discuss advances in Parkinson’s disease research and care. Topics of this symposium include: synuclein biomarkers, therapeutic pipeline and research update, dementia and Parkinson’s disease and more.

New Horizons in the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Disorders – a Virtual Series (March 2022)

New Horizons in the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Disorders – a Virtual CME Series (November 2021)

2021 Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium (October 2021)
In this video, our leading experts discuss advances in Parkinson’s disease research and care. Topics of this symposium include: the future of care in PD, the therapeutic pipeline and genetics in both early and advanced PD, and developing health habits using technology.

Inaugural Douglas L. Johnson Symposium for the Medical & Surgical Management of Parkinson’s Disease
In this video, experts from the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital discuss the latest developments in the management of Parkinson’s disease.

PD 101: Parkinson’s Disease Basics Overview (December 2020)
In this video, Carolyn Taylor, ARPN, discuss the basics of Parkinson’s Disease, including causes, symptoms and pathophysiology.

2020 Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium (October 2020)
In this video, experts from the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital provide updates on Parkinson’s disease treatment and research pipeline.

2020 Summer Seminar Series: Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease (July 2020)
In this video, Avram Fraint, MD, discusses the use of medical marijuana as a non-conventional therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

2020 Summer Seminar Series: Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease (July 2020)
In this video, Martha McGraw, MD, discusses the gut-brain connection and the importance of diet and nutrition as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for individuals with Parkinson's disease.

2020 Summer Seminar Series: Bill Bucklew Patient Story (July 2020)
In this video, Parkinson’s disease advocate Bill Bucklew discusses is his journey with Parkinson’s disease. Bill’s mission is to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease make the most out of life, while working to find a cure.

2020 Summer Seminar Series: Genetics and Parkinson’s Disease (July 2020)
In this video, Niccolo Mencacci, MD, PhD, discusses the role of genetic analysis in Parkinson’s disease including: Genetic counseling to understand the risk of passing on or inheriting the disease, and genetic analysis to improve prognosis, guide the development of novel drugs, predict the risk of developing neurodegenerative disease and to develop individualized treatments for patients with specific disease mutations (personalized medicine).

2020 Summer Seminar Series: New Frontiers in Movement Disorders Surgery (July 2020)
In this video, Joshua Rosenow, MD, discusses deep brain stimulation for the treatment of movement disorders including essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and dystonia and surgical outcomes.

2019 Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium (October 2019)
In this video, Danny Bega, MD, Tanya Simuni, MD, Jennifer Goldman, MD, and others provide an update on current Parkinson’s disease research and new studies in the research pipeline.

Huntington’s Disease

Huntington's Disease Clinical Research Updates 2024 (January 2024)
Presenter: Dr. Danny Bega

Difficult Conversations: A Panel Discussion (February 2022)
As part of our educational series, Emily Zivin, MSW, LCSW speaks with a panel of individuals who have Huntington's disease or know some who does. During this informative discussion, the panelists describe how their lives have been affected by HD, including how they've discussed it with their families and how they navigated the difficult conversation.

Huntington’s Disease Clinical Trials Update (November 2021)
In this video, Danny Bega, MD, gives a brief overview of Huntington’s disease and research, discusses the different phases of drug development, and explains the important learnings from different types of studies including observational, symptomatic therapy, and disease-modifying therapy studies.

Psychosocial Manifestations of Huntington’s Disease (August 2021)
In this video, Eric Gausche, MD, discusses the difficult behaviors that come from the psychosocial issues of Huntington’s disease and what caregivers can do to better understand and navigate these behaviors.

Huntington’s Disease Clinical Trials Update (April 2021)
In this video, Danny Bega, MD, discusses genetics and Huntington’s disease, and provides an overview of current research and clinical trials, including observational and interventional studies.

Physical Therapy at Home for Huntington’s Disease (September 2020)
In this video, Shari Marchbanks, PT, DPT, NCS, provides an overview of physical therapy for individuals living with Huntington's disease, including information on how to access treatment.

Huntington's Disease Clinical Research and Updates (September 2020)
In this video, Danny Bega, MD, provides an update on current Huntington's disease research and new studies in the research pipeline.